German phrase
Wie viele Plätze hat ~?
Meaning
How many seats does ___ have?
When to use it
Asks about seating capacity. Useful in cafeterias and other facilities.
Example dialogue
Wie viele Plätze hat die Mensa?
How many seats does the cafeteria have?
Die Mensa hat 220 Plätze, aber heute sind die Außenplätze geschlossen.
The cafeteria has 220 seats, but the outdoor seats are closed today.